Sticky Sesame Vegan Cauliflower Wings
These Sticky Sesame Cauliflower Wings are the best veggie wings I’ve ever had! Loaded with maple-sesame flavor and the perfect amount of heat, they are the best game day snack for vegans!
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower regular, may have to double for a large head
- 1 cup all purpose gluten free flour or regular flour if you're not gluten free
- 1 cup non-dairy milk unsweetened or original flavour
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 teaspoon if you want it very spicy, leave out if you don't like spice
- 2 cups crispy/panko gluten free breadcrumbs seasoned with salt & pepper
Sauce
- ⅔ cup maple syrup (10 tablespoons)
- 6 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch + 2 teaspoons water mix together separately from the rest of ingredients in a small bowl for a cornstarch slurry
- ½ cup water
- chopped scallions & sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F/230°C. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with a silicone baking sheet or greased foil. Using a knife, remove florets from the cauliflower (aka cut off the leaves and don't use the stems). Chop the cauliflower into smaller pieces to resemble the size of the wings.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the gluten-free flour, almond milk, salt, ground black pepper and garlic powder in a bowl to make the batter. If the batter is too thick, feel free to thin it out with some more milk. In a separate bowl, place the breadcrumbs. Line it up beside the batter bowl.
- Toss the cauliflower in the batter mixture (you can add them all at once), using a spatula or spoon to coat them all. Transfer them to the breadcrumbs (you can do this in two or three batches) to coat completely, then place onto the baking sheet, giving each wing enough space. Repeat until all of the wings are coated.
- Bake for 22 minutes. Please ensure your oven is completely preheated and hot. While baking, prepare the ingredients for the sauce by whisking together.
- Remove from oven. Toss the wings in the cooked and cooled down sauce which is below (I like to use a spatula to move them around to get properly coated) then using tongs or a spoon, remove and place back on the baking sheet. Bake for another 5 minutes for the sauce to soak into the wings.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Maple Ginger Sauce
- After you put the cauliflower in, you can start making the sauce. In a pan over medium-high heat, mix all the sauce ingredients. Whisk together to help dissolve the cornstarch slurry. Bring to a boil, then a simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken up. Whisk frequently so the cornstarch doesn't thicken up in spots but instead mixes evenly throughout the sauce. Taste test and add more sugar/soy if you want it sweeter or saltier. Remove from heat and allow to cool until needed. It'll also thicken up as it cools!
Notes
NOTES:
– Either way tastes great, sauce or sauceless, it’s your choice!
– Don’t use olive oil to grease the baking sheet since it will burn the bottom of your wings.
– The batter will only adhere to the cauliflower wings dry. So, if for any reason you wet your cauliflower, it has to be 100% dry for the batter to stick. Yes, You can use regular or whole wheat flour if not gluten-free and regular breadcrumbs if you’re not GF. Some Gluten-Free flours are thicker than others, so if your batter seems way too thick, add in a few tablespoons of milk to thin it out a little if necessary. I use Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose GF (NOT Baking) Flour. If you want to substitute soy sauce, PLEASE taste the sauce before it goes on the wings first. Some soy sauces can make this too salty. I recommend a reduced-sodium soy sauce. HOW TO STORE CAULIFLOWER WINGS
You can store these Cauliflower Wings in an airtight Tupperware container in your fridge for up to 4 days, and reheat them in an oven until warmed. They taste best fresh. I wouldn’t recommend freezing these as the batter may get soggy.
– Don’t use olive oil to grease the baking sheet since it will burn the bottom of your wings.
– The batter will only adhere to the cauliflower wings dry. So, if for any reason you wet your cauliflower, it has to be 100% dry for the batter to stick. Yes, You can use regular or whole wheat flour if not gluten-free and regular breadcrumbs if you’re not GF. Some Gluten-Free flours are thicker than others, so if your batter seems way too thick, add in a few tablespoons of milk to thin it out a little if necessary. I use Bob’s Red Mill All Purpose GF (NOT Baking) Flour. If you want to substitute soy sauce, PLEASE taste the sauce before it goes on the wings first. Some soy sauces can make this too salty. I recommend a reduced-sodium soy sauce. HOW TO STORE CAULIFLOWER WINGS
You can store these Cauliflower Wings in an airtight Tupperware container in your fridge for up to 4 days, and reheat them in an oven until warmed. They taste best fresh. I wouldn’t recommend freezing these as the batter may get soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 499mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg